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Baum Media Group, LLC publishes books, newsletters and websites on golf travel under the Golf Odyssey and Golf Vacation Insider titles. Its flagship publication, Golf Odyssey, is the preeminent newsletter focused on sophisticated golf travel and is now in its 17th year of publication. In October 2005, Baum Media Group acquired The Golf Insider newsletter and merged it with Golf Odyssey.


Golf Odyssey

Golf Odyssey, LLC publishes a monthly, subscription-only newsletter and a website. Now in its 16th year, Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel is dedicated to the publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf destinations in the United States and abroad. Independence and confidentiality are the cornerstones of its editorial approach. Golf Odyssey travels anonymously, pays its own expenses and does not accept advertising from golf courses, resorts or restaurants in order to serve subscribers with objective information and discriminating advice. To subscribe to Golf Odyssey and/or give it as a
gift, please visit our subscription page.



Golf Vacation Insider

Golf Vacation Insider, LLC publishes a free daily newsletter, a website and books on golf travel. Managing Editor and golf travel veteran Craig Better works closely with the editors of Golf Odyssey to provide free, concise insider travel tips to subscribers at least three times a week. Golf Vacation Insider also has planned a line of golf travel guide books; the first two titles were released in 2006.

About the Publisher

David Baum

David Baum serves as Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of the Golf Odyssey and Golf Vacation Insider newsletters. He is a leading expert on golf travel and has played more than 50 courses in five countries in the last twelve months alone. In addition to authoring two golf travel books, Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation and Planning the Ultimate Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation, he serves as the golf travel columnist for Dealmaker Magazine and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The International Herald Tribune, USATODAY.com, Golf For Women, US Airways Magazine, Bloomberg News, Worth, Cigar Aficionado and other national publications.

A long-time subscriber to Golf Odyssey, Baum purchased the esteemed newsletter from its founder in 2005. He and his staff are dedicated to the publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf destinations in the United States and abroad. Independence and confidentiality are the cornerstones of their editorial approach.



Golf Odyssey, LLC
784 Morris Turnpike # 367
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Phone: 800-550-2286
Fax: 888-550-2286

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"Integrity! Integrity! Integrity! That's the appeal of this letter...that these reports are made without any remuneration, encouragement or even the knowledge of the owner. It is the only such travel letter I know of...and, thus, the only one I read."

– Richard L Howell Sr., Wayzata, MN

"Golf Odyssey is a great tool for discriminating golf travelers looking for the latest places to play and travel. In addition, I've found it to be a great gift for fellow golfers and at golf outings."

– Bob Mulcahy, President & CEO, AMF Golf Management Services, Bedminster, NJ

"…I think I found the perfect gift for a fan of golf that has quite possibly read every book and publication on the game."

– J.M. – Ponte Vedra Beach,FL

"While I read many publications, my favorite by far is Golf Odyssey. I look forward to opening the envelope every month to see what is being reviewed and have taken many wonderful trips based on your recommendations."

- Bob Carnevale – Modpak, Inc. Allendale, NJ

"Thanks for all the great tips. It keeps getting better. Look forward to the next great issue.”

– R.H. – Mamou, LA

"Great newsletter! I save them all and use them regularly"

– Stephen Smith, Palo Alto, CA

"Golf Odyssey provides invaluable information for the serious golfer and traveler. It's comprehensive, intelligent and fun. Exceptionally well done!"

– Peter A. Schaible, former director of communications, United States Golf Association

"Golf Odyssey is my first love...I've been a subscriber since the beginning."

– Dennis Dowd, Yorktown Heights, NY

"Enjoy your publication greatly and use it to plan trips quite often."

– John Matthews, Reno, NV